Best fights of James J. Braddock
Over 12 years as a professional, James J. Braddock compiled a 52-26-7 (27) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James J. Braddock defeats Max Baer
On June 13, 1935 James J. Braddock fought Max Baer for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Braddock was 30 years old with a record of 50-25-7, and Baer was 26 with a record of 40-7. Braddock was on a 3-fight winning streak and Baer was on a 14-fight winning streak. Braddock won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. James J. Braddock loses to Joe Louis via KO
On June 22, 1937 James J. Braddock defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles against Joe Louis. Braddock was 32 years old with a record of 51-25-7, and Louis was 23 with a record of 31-1. Braddock was on a 4-fight winning streak and Louis was on a 7-fight winning streak. Louis stopped Braddock via KO in the 8th round. Lost the titles.
3. James J. Braddock KOs Jack Roper
On March 5, 1931 James J. Braddock faced Jack Roper. Braddock was 25 years old with a record of 39-13-6, and Roper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock stopped Jack Roper via KO in the 1st round.
4. James J. Braddock KOs Phil Mercurio
On September 19, 1930 James J. Braddock faced Phil Mercurio. Braddock was 25 years old with a record of 38-12-6, and Mercurio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock stopped Phil Mercurio via KO in the 2nd round.
5. James J. Braddock KOs Jake Warren
On December 7, 1929 James J. Braddock faced Jake Warren. Braddock was 24 years old with a record of 36-8-6, and Warren was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 3-fight losing streak. Braddock stopped Jake Warren via KO in the 2nd round.
6. James J. Braddock KOs Eddie Benson
On April 22, 1929 James J. Braddock faced Eddie Benson. Braddock was 23 years old with a record of 35-5-6, and Benson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on a 2-fight winning streak. Braddock stopped Eddie Benson via KO in the 1st round.
7. James J. Braddock KOs George Gemas
On February 4, 1929 James J. Braddock faced George Gemas. Braddock was 23 years old with a record of 33-5-6, and Gemas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a loss. Braddock stopped George Gemas via KO in the 1st round.
8. James J. Braddock KOs Stanley Simmons
On May 2, 1927 James J. Braddock faced Stanley Simmons. Braddock was 21 years old with a record of 22-0-2, and Simmons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Braddock stopped Stanley Simmons via TKO in the 1st round.
9. James J. Braddock KOs Tuffy Griffiths
On November 30, 1928 James J. Braddock faced Tuffy Griffiths. Braddock was 23 years old with a record of 32-4-6, and Griffiths was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock stopped Tuffy Griffiths via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. James J. Braddock KOs George LaRocco
On January 28, 1927 James J. Braddock faced George LaRocco. Braddock was 21 years old with a record of 14-0-2, and LaRocco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Braddock was coming off a win. Braddock stopped George LaRocco via KO in the 1st round.